Miami Car Accident Lawyers

Auto Accident Law Firm Serving All of Florida

In 2015 alone, Florida experienced 374,097 car crashes, resulting in 243,261
reported injuries and 2,924 fatalities. Nationwide, traffic accidents
average nearly six million per year, causing hundreds of thousands of
injuries, not to mention fatalities. Navigating the aftermath of a car
accident can be tricky. You may not receive just compensation without
the help of a Miami auto accident lawyer.

What Caused Your Car Accident?

One of the leading causes of car accidents is driver error. With the prevalence
of technology, car accidents caused by distracted driving have skyrocketed.
Even if a car accident was caused by another driver's negligence, proving
that they are liable for your injuries, damaged property, and more can
be complicated, especially if there are multiple vehicles and variables involved.

Take a look at common causes of car accidents:

Distracted Driving

When the general public imagines causes of auto accidents, most people
think about drinking and driving. While drunk driving is a pervasive problem,
distracted driving may be a worse issue due to its prevalence. At any point in time, an approximate
660,000 drivers are trying to use their cells behind the wheel. In fact,
cell phone use while driving is the cause of 1.6 million crashes each
year. This makes texting and driving six times more likely to cause a
car crash than drunk driving. However, the most horrifying statistic stems
from teenage drivers. 11 teenagers are killed
daily due to texting and driving. When tallied over 12 months, texting kills
over 4,000 teens every year.

Speeding

Arguably one of the most avoidable causes, speeding is a nationwide problem
that causes accidents every single day. When a passenger vehicle is traveling
at 10 mph over the speed limit, he or she may be unable to react to the
flow of traffic properly. When speeding is done at night or in terrible
weather conditions, the chances of crashing are increased exponentially.
Drivers are always taking in their surroundings—and, whether they
know it or not, they have perceived expectations.

When a person changes lanes, they make an informed decision based on the
flow of traffic and the speeds of the area. When a person is traveling
15 mph over the speed limit toward a car wanting to change lanes into
their path, the transitioning vehicle may improperly deduce the speed
of the oncoming vehicle based on the perceived speed limit. This means
they may make a correct maneuver without knowing a speeding car is approaching,
which can result in a catastrophic crash.

Drunk Driving

The #1 killer in American-related traffic accidents is drunk driving. Every
weekend, thousands of people get behind the wheel intoxicated. The worst
part of drunk driving is the fact that it injures or kills innocent people
who are just driving down the road. In 2015, 16% of the 1,132 traffic
deaths of kids aged 0 to 14 involved an alcohol-impaired driver. If you
have been the victim of a drunk driving accident, you have the right to
receive full compensation concerning your case.

Reckless Driving

Reckless driving is any driving being performed by a person who is not
consciously aware of the damage their car can do to themselves and others.
While some reckless behavior is frivolous, other forms can be small mistakes
with severe consequences. Reckless driving can be as simple as not using
a turn signal when changing lanes. The driver’s actions show that
he or she is not thinking or caring about consequences, thus choosing
to switch lanes without warning other drivers. For this reason, lane changes
are the number one cause of reckless driving accidents.

Drowsy Driving

If a person’s ability to drive is inhibited to the point where they
are not alert of the motorists around them, their driving is an inherent
threat to other cars. Drowsy driving is especially prevalent among truck
drivers who are overworked. Some truck companies are known for encouraging
their drivers to work over federally allotted hours. Truck operators will
then drive their rigs while tired and drowsy—drastically increasing
their chance of causing a
truck accident. Commercial motor vehicles usually triple the weight of an average car,
so when a drowsy trucker hits a smaller car, the result is not good. This
is why truckers and citizens must be wary of driving while tired or sluggish.

While many of these are preventable accidents caused by driver error, some
circumstances, such as inclement weather, may not be the fault of anyone
in the accident.
However, full and fair financial compensation can still be pursued.

Miami Car Accident Lawyers. 100+ Years' Combined Exp.

Since 1984, our firm has
recovered hundreds of millions on behalf of our clients, many of whom suffered injuries in an auto accident. We have regularly
obtained $1 million to $15 million on behalf of victims and their loved
ones. The day you speak to us, we will launch our own investigation into
your circumstances, ensuring you aren't put at a disadvantage by the opposing
side. We represent clients in Florida as well as nationwide. As a small
firm with a limited caseload, we are able to devote extensive time and
energy to each case. However, our size is no indication of our capabilities.
We have represented clients in the Bahamas, Australia, France, England,
Peru, and beyond.

For a free case evaluation, fill out our online form or call (305) 770-6335.

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